Classified Systems Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead

Key Role:

Conduct and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Validate and verify system security requirement definitions, establishing system security designs. Design, develop, implement, and integrate IA security systems and system components, including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments with multiple enclaves and differing data protection or classification requirements. Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of information security functionality to ensure uniform application of security policies and enterprise solutions. Support the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures to protect data, systems, and networks. Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the engineering and program life cycle. Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Review certification and accreditation documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Apply system security engineering expertise in information domain, cross domain solutions, commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography, system integration, intrusion detection, contingency planning, configuration control, certification and accreditation process, and principles of IA such as confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control. Ensure all IT systems are managed, controlled, and updated in a manner consistent with both Booz Allen and required regulatory policies, procedures, and requirements. Support security authorization activities in compliance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed business processes for security engineering.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience as an engineer on classified systems, programs, or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the DoD Intelligence Community

• Experience providing detailed specifications for proposed technical solutions, including resources, timeline, and scope involved within a transformational program 

• Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management, including system hardening, log management, and configuration management using Nessus, McAfee, WSUS, Shavlik, Blade Logic, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS

• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Horizon, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, or Hyper-V

• Experience applying ICD 503 and ICD 504 guidelines to classified systems

• Knowledge of technology areas such as Active Directory (AD), AD Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, on-prem Exchange, and SharePoint 

• Ability to conduct proactive research, analyze security weaknesses, assist other Information Technology engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions, and present analysis and findings to peers and leadership 

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience as an ISSE, or Bachelor’s degree and experience as an ISSE

• Ability to obtain IAM Level III Certification, including GSLC, CISM, CISSP, or CCISO Certifications, within 6 months of start date

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with dispersed teams contributing to global and multi-functional teams 

• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including NIST, CIS, or CMMC

• Knowledge of multiple IT operational and security disciplines 

• Ability to balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations through prioritization, goal setting, and motivation 

• Ability to work well under pressure within time and budget constraints to meet objectives 

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff

• Ability to influence without authority 

• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. 

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,100.00 to $250,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model
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